§ 82-8. Exemptions.

(a)

Exempt from all provisions of this chapter. The following signs are exempt from all provisions and requirements of this chapter:

(1)

Warning, security, "danger," "caution," etc. signs.

(2)

Directional signs for parking or traffic flow.

(3)

Governmental signs, flags, insignia, memorial, historical, legal notices, or informational, directional, or traffic signs.

(4)

Signs not visible from off property.

(b)

Subject only to specified provisions of this chapter. The following signs are subject only to the provisions of sections 82-3, 82-7, and 82-10 of this chapter, to the extent applicable:

(1)

Signs in windows.

(2)

One non-illuminated real estate sign, temporary in nature, advertising real estate for sale or lease or announcing contemplated improvements; provided, however, that said sign shall not exceed eight square feet in any one- or two-family dwelling district and shall not exceed 60 square feet in any other district; provided, further, however, on corner lots and through lots, one such sign shall be allowed for each street on which the lot has frontage.

(3)

One construction sign, not exceeding 40 square feet in area and not located in any one- and two-family dwelling district, denoting the owner, architect, financial institution, general contractor, subcontractor or any statement pertaining to the project; provided, however, on corner lots and through lots, one such sign shall be allowed for each street on which the lot has frontage.

(4)

Signs containing primarily a political message, unless the sign:

a.

Has an effective area greater than 36 feet;

b.

Is more than eight feet high;

c.

Is illuminated; or

d.

Has any moving elements.

Signs containing primarily a political message may not be erected on public property or within the public right-of-way and may only be erected on private property with the consent of the property owner.

(Ord. No. O-2006-009-15, § 1, 11-27-06)